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Inside No 9: the hit formula behind TV's cleverest show
The show itself is a gimmick, in that it's an anthology series with all-new characters and story every week - something that's extremely rare on television.
Jack Seale, i Newspaper, 25th October 2018Joe Rowntree on the thrill of being a stand-up
Comics have more in common with lorry drivers than any other profession, we do the same hours, ridiculously long journeys interspersed with a brief stop, off load our jokes, then back on the road.
Beyond The Joke, 25th October 2018TV review: Sally4Ever, Sky Atlantic
All I know is I'll be sticking around for the ride. So Julia Davis must be doing something right.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th October 2018Julia Davis: the anger that went into making Sally4Ever
"This goes to a lot of places and is probably more ambitious than anything I have done before"
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 25th October 2018Elis James and John Robins interview
After achieving cult status with their Radio X show over the past five years, the comedians have released a new book, The Holy Vible.
Evening Standard, 25th October 2018Sally4Ever review
A singular mix of humiliation, emotional agony and bodily fluids skewers the viewer in exquisite agony.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 25th October 2018Sally4Ever, review
Julia Davis fans will be intrigued but this bleak comedy feels frustratingly familiar.
Alice Vincent, The Telegraph, 25th October 2018Fleabag star Maddie tackles a silent issue on stage
While the stories Miss tells about a damaging relationship with an ex-boyfriend and drinking pina coladas might make people laugh at first, there is a darkness hiding in what she says, which slowly grows and builds.
Lauren Turner, BBC, 25th October 2018Videos
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5pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 4, Episode 10 - Scary MovieIt's Halloween and Jas goes to extreme lengths to cure Lily's many fears before her scary party, while Ollie falls in love with new girl Em.
6:30pm30 min
Reluctant Persuaders
Series 3, Episode 4 - Because She's Worth ItWork at Hardacre's advertising agency is brought to a standstill when Teddy becomes obsessed with a series of literary thrillers.
9pm60 min
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 1, Episode 3Jordan Stephens hosts the anarchic hip hop comedy panel show. Maya Jama, London Hughes, Poet and Mo Gilligan go up against Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Marlon Davis and Yung Filly. They go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and hip hop karaoke challenges.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Highlights Special - Best OfThink it's all over? It's not yet. Tune in for this special look back at the biggest laughs and wackiest challenges of Series 13.
10pm40 min
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 20, Episode 7 - Halloween SpecialKeith Lemon presents a spooky special, with guests Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon; Richard Blackwood; The Voice Kids judge, McFly's Danny Jones; and Gino D'Acampo, joining team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton.
10pm
Stand Up At BBC Wales
Episode 3Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts the best in stand-up from Wales and beyond. This week's episode features Jen Brister, Robin Morgan, Sindhu Vee, Lloyd Langford and Nish Kumar recorded at BBC Wales's iconic Studio 1.
10:30pm15 min
Newsjack Unplugged
Series 2, Episode 1Newsjack returns in its quick-fire 15-minute format. Darren Harriott hosts, with Natasha Hodgson.
11:15pm5 min
Halfway
Episode 4 - TranslationsCarol questions Dave's ability to make a bilingual Specials of Today board. Surely that's not how you spell sausage in Welsh?